What can we do to make a small bathroom more useful?
Concerned Daughter asks if it's possible to convert a small, powder room into a useful full bathroom so her parents can stay off the stairs.
5 More Problems Limiting Bathroom Safety and Comfort
Shoshana Shamberg identifies 5 more problem areas that prevent bathrooms from being comfortable and safe.
Aging in Place Remodels: No Step Entries
The entry is # 1 on most people's agenda when they start to imagine getting in and out of their house. Almost everyone wants to Age in Place. Too many of us are forced to move, losing the comforts and familiarity of our home, because we cannot get in the door.
Baldwin House Dining Area
Universal Design & Lifespan Design Allow For People’s Changing Needs Over Time
The Baldwin House is designed to promote aging-in-place and is an urban response to the otherwise suburban ranch-style house. Located in an "urban infill" project in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, it is a three-story house including the finished basement.
Home for the Next 50 Years - Interior-stairs
Ten Tips for Improving Stair Safety
Scott Holland for AIPatHome Stair falls are one of the greatest challenges in fall prevention, with more than 75% of all stair falls taking place…
Showcase: The Stairlighting Kit®
Proper stair illumination is essential for safety and Stairlighting System, LLC has developed a solution that is easy to install, inexpensive to operate and can…
Green Mountain Ranch Exterior - Night
User Friendly and Good Looking
"Seriously, cool and beautiful," writes Chazzy. She's talking about two universal design inspired homes featured in the New York Times. Both remodels show that accessible can be beautiful.
Master Spa Bath for the Baby Boomer and Beyond
Remodeling the bathroom is a good starting place to make a home more sustainable for aging in place. AARP research shows that more than half (52%) of American homeowners age 45 and older are interested in remaining in their homes as they get older. Green remodeling reduces monthly utility bills while universal design elements increase comfort and improve lifestyle, and all people -- no matter their age -- appreciate additional comfort and safety. Today, advances in technology make it possible to improve both convenience and performance.